How to pronounce boatyard
Say it like BOH-tyard. Boatyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- tyard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boatyard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tyardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boatyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-tyahd.
What does boatyard mean?
- A place where boats are built and repaired.
- A shipyard.
Where does boatyard come from?
From boat + yard.
Questions about saying boatyard
How do you pronounce boatyard?
Say BOH-tyard. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊˌtjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊˌtjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boatyard?
Boatyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · tyard.
Is boatyard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊˌtjɑːd/ (BOH-tyahd).